Lisburn Rangers net £15,000 for new pitch

LISBURN Rangers FC has scored with £15,000 in
funding from the Alpha Programme.

The
money will be used to develop a fully enclosed pitch and changing
facilities for the club at a site at Lagan Valley Leisureplex. After
securing the future of their ground for the next ten years, work has got
underway and it is expected that the new pitch and changing rooms will
be completed in the coming months.

Announcing the funding, Lyle Andrew representing the
Alpha Programme Steering Group said: With the future of the club now
secure, it can continue to play an important role in encouraging
children and the local community to enjoy the benefits of sport." The
chairman of Lisburn Rangers, Stanley Coulter, said: "With the funding
from the Alpha Programme, the club will now have its own pitch and
changing facilities.

"It has taken a long time to arrive at this stage but
finally the project is nearing completion.

"Without the funding from Alpha we would not have
been able to compete in the league so it is great for both the club and
the local community that these facilities will finally be in place."
Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson added: "It is fantastic to be able to
see the future of Lisburn Rangers FC secured. "The club has a proud
history and has been part of our local community for over fifty years
and with the support of the Alpha Programme it will now continue to play
a vital role in the community.

"The new facilities will enable local children to take
part in sport which will help them keep an active, healthy and fit
lifestyle whilst being able to socialise with their peers."

The Alpha Programme, managed by Groundwork NI invites
groups to apply for grants that will be allocated to those organisations
that can demonstrate that they have the ideas to transform their local
surroundings for the better.

For information on the programme, to download the
application form or to check the closing dates for submitting
application visit
www.groundworkni.org.uk.